Q: When does it start?
A: The retreat starts on Friday, October 20, 2:00pm. The Friday afternoon is an important part of the team building activity and is not optional.
Q: When does it end?
A: The retreat ends on Sunday, October 22, 1:30pm. We understand that some attendees will have flights to catch interstate, so we finish early at 1:30pm, still nice and bright to get to airport and spend some time with the family. Book your flight no earlier than 4:00 pm.
Q: Why is there no program for the retreat?
A: Retreats are different from conferences. There is a rough flow of how we will spend Fri-Sun together (see Program) but as there are no presentations/workshops, there is no agenda. We will create the agenda together on Friday. You work on the problems that are close to your heart and you are passionate about. You define your own agenda.
Q: So, what do we do in a Coaching Retreat?
A: It is two days of deep dive into problems that you want to work on. You will work with a team of your choice. See What’s Coaching Retreat and Program for details.
Q: What artefacts do we produce in venue for the retreat?
A: In the past retreats, the teams have created agile games, product canvases, leadership assessment toolkits, to name a few. Some participants take on the work past the retreat and continue to evolve it. Some have even presented the work in conferences as well.
Q: What’s the venue for the retreat?
A: In the true spirit of having an immersive retreat experience for our attendees, we have selected Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort, Caloundra. See Venue for details.
Q: Are you providing transport to/from the venue?
A: Yes. We will have a bus starting from Brisbane Airport to transport people on Friday 20th and then back on Sunday 22nd. See below for more details on each leg of the bus journey.
Q: Is there a different airport closer to venue that I can use?
A: Yes, you can fly in/out of the Sunshine Coast Airport. Please note, however, that the bus is only provided from/to the Brisbane Airport.
Q: What are the bus pick-up details at Brisbane Airport on 20th October?
A: The pickup point at the Brisbane Domestic Airport is Pickup Area A1. The bus will arrive approximately at 11:45am and will depart at 12:00pm sharp. The amount of time the bus can be parked can not be extended so make sure you reach there around 11:45am for timely on-boarding and departure at 12:00pm sharp. Nafees Butt, one of the co-organisers, will accompany you on the bus, if you choose to join. Please make sure you join the #bus-travellers channel on slack to stay up-to-date and any last minute coordination.
Q: What are the bus pick-up details at Oaks Caloundra on 22nd October?
A: At the end of the retreat, a bus will be available at Oaks Caloundra to take attendees back to the Brisbane Airport. The bus will depart at 1:30pm sharp. One of the co-organisers will accompany you on the bus, if you choose to join. We advise you book a flight that departs Brisbane after 4pm to allow for travel time from Caloundra. If you are checking in luggage, you may want to make your departure time a little later.
Q: Is there parking available on-site?
A: Yes, free on-site parking is available for attendees.
Q: Is accomodation included in the ticket price?
A: Yes. It is not a retreat experience if we have to ask you to travel back and forth everyday.
Q: How much does the ticket cost?
A: A$900 and no, there are no additional hidden costs here.
Q: What’s your refund policy?
A: Due to small number of attendees, we are unable to offer refunds. We are maintaining a waitlist up until 30th September. If you are unable to make it, please let us know by then and we can ask someone on the waitlist if they want your ticket. We can then arrange a transfer of your ticket through Eventbrite.
Q: What else is included in the ticket price?
A: With the accommodation, you would be able to avail a complimentary breakfast. The morning and afternoon coffee/tea will be served during the retreat. All lunches and dinners during the retreat are also included in your ticket price. Yes, that’s right, all you need to bring is a problem to solve and a smile 🙂
Q: Can I just attend the event in the day and not take the accommodation?
A: The unique experience provided by agile coaching retreats is deeply embedded in the fact that the attendees disconnect from their daily hustle and bustle and focus on themselves and the problem that they are working on with their teams. Being at the venue, staying in the accommodation and participating in the meals together is all part of the “retreat” experience. Therefore, day-scholar options aren’t available. Please see Coaching Retreat for more information.
Q: How big is my room? Can I bring my partner along?
A: The price quoted is for single occupancy in a king room. There is a wedding on the same weekend as the retreat, therefore the hotel can not confirm any other availability at this time or an upgrade to double occupancy. What makes these retreats unique is the immersive experience that continues throughout the 2.5 days of your stay including meal time and conversations in the evening (see Coaching Retreat for details).
Q: Who is organising the retreat?
A: The event is organised by Renae Craven, David Clifford and Nafees Butt (and advised by Alex Sloley). Read more about your hosts at our About Us page.
Q: Who is sponsoring the retreat?
A: The event is not possible without generous contributions by event sponsors. Scrum Alliance is the title sponsor. See Sponsors for more details.
Q: Is this the first ever Coaching Retreat in Australia?
A: No, we helped organise a coaching retreat in Sydney in 2017 and in Melbourne in 2019. The details of the event, the artefacts produced and event pictures can be found on their respective links.
Q: Is this event being photographed?
A: We have hired the services of a professional photographer and some attendees/organisers may take pictures as well. If you want to be excluded, please let us know and we will let the hired photographer know.
Q: How many Scrum Education Units (SEUs) do I get from attending this?
A: You can claim 16 SEUs in the “Event” category by attending this retreat.
Q: Does this help me in retaining my CSP/CTC/CEC/…?
A: The event itself doesn’t refresh your certification but the SEUs available from this event (see question above) can provide you a major chunk of SEUs that you will need for renewal. More importantly, the learning and experience will go a long way in continuing on your journey.
If you want to learn more about the CSP/CTC/CEC journey, our hosts hold these certifications and can answer any questions during the retreat.
Q: Can I get a tax invoice?
A: You should receive a “transaction receipt” from Eventbrite as part of registration. However, since there is no GST included/collected for this retreat, there is no Tax Invoice to be provided.
Q: Is there a designated hashtag for the event?
A: Yes, use #acrqld23. See top banner on this page to find existing tweets and LinkedIn posts. Please tweet, post on LinkedIn and other social networks to your heart’s content. Let’s create a buzz, go crazy 😉
Q: I have a question, who should i contact?
A: Drop a line via acrqld23@googlegroups.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Q: How do I register?
A: The event is sold out!
About Us
David, Renae & Nafees are the event hosts. We are passionate about agile coaching and volunteering to organise this event. More About Us.
Get In Touch
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Agile Coaching Retreat Queensland 2023 